April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public and promoting understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living with limb loss or congenital limb differences while celebrating their resilience and achievements. By sharing stories, supporting research, and raising public consciousness, we can inspire greater access to healthcare […]
Introducing our newest class of outstanding Orthopedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents. Congratulations and welcome to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation family!
The International Society for Clinical Densiometry (ISCD) presented Kristyn Hare, PA, with the 2024 ISCD Clinician of the Year Award. This honor is given to “an outstanding clinician for distinguished service to the field of densitometry in the areas of publication, education or leadership.” Kristyn received this award last month at the ISCD Annual Conference […]
Tamara Scerpella, MD AA McBeath Distinguished Professor | Chair, Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation | Chief, Division of Sports Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health . As I reflect on the collective accomplishments of our department over the past year, I am struck by the progress we have made toward our […]
Written by Tom Ziemer University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a promising technique for treating osteoarthritis using therapeutic blood clots activated by messenger RNA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting roughly 33 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It occurs when cartilage in […]
